Press Releases - Community Interest


Oct 16

Lourdes University to host Father James J. Bacik archives

Lourdes University to host Father James J. Bacik archives Endowed chair in theology to be established in his name Lourdes University is pleased to announce that Father James J. Bacik, renowned theologian, has chosen Lourdes to house his archives. ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Oct 13

Lourdes University expand summer conference, camp offering

Lourdes University is pleased to announce that beginning spring 2015, organizations can begin reserving various areas of the campus for summer activities such as conferences, seminars, and camps. Located in the picturesque Toledo suburb of Sylvania, ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Oct 02

Toledo Library Offers Etsy Workshop

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents a must-attend FREE event titled Profit from your talents: Etsy makes dollars @ sense, a program presented on two dates: at Main Library (this Friday!) and again at the Heatherdowns Branch in November. ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 29

Presentation on Voting and the Upcoming Election-Way Library

On Tuesday, October 7th at 7 pm, Way Library, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA), welcomes Dr. Dale Lanigan, Director of the Criminal Justice Studies at Lourdes University, for a presentation on voting and ...

Posted By: Rose Mills | Category: Community Interest



Sep 29

Red Cross Club at Lourdes University to host blood drive

On Thursday, October 16, the Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host a blood drive in honor of fellow classmate and assistant baseball coach Tim Berta. The blood drive will take place in the Franciscan Center gymnasium from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 26

Toledo Zoo's Senior Discovery Days Continue through October

Age has its benefits. This fall, Health Care REIT presents Senior Discovery Days at the Toledo Zoo, with Tuesday free admission and special events that let visitors age 60 and up see the Zoo in a whole new way. Each Tuesday (October 7, 14, 21 and ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 26

Owens Community College to Host Community Events in October

Owens Community College Toledo-area and Findlay- area campuses will host the following community events in October: Owens Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club Host Annual Fall Plant Sale Area residents seeking to add some new life and color to their ...

Posted By: Jared C. Meade | Category: Community Interest



Sep 26

Development of Chessie Circle Bike Trail

A project scheduled to begin this year entitled “Chessie Circle North - Phase 1” will begin the process of transforming a former railroad corridor into a major multi-use bike trail. Scheduled improvements will occur within the section ...

Posted By: Stacy Weber | Category: Community Interest



Sep 22

Aldersgate United Methodist Woman's 2014 Holiday Bazaar

Come shop with us at our Annual Bazaar, hours are 9:00am - 3:00pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church 4030 Douglas Rd, Toledo Oh 43613 Shops will include: Bakers shop ( Homemade goodies) Granny's Attic Jewel Box Silent Auction Purse/Bag Boutique ...

Posted By: Vicky | Category: Community Interest



Sep 17

Toledo Zoo Recognizes Top Volunteers

The Toledo Zoo relies on a dedicated corps of 800+ volunteers who give more than 57,000 hours to the Zoo each year. On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Zoo recognized its top volunteers of the year in four categories: Departmental, Development, Zoo-Ed and ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 16

Toledo Zoo Offers Enrichment Day on Sept. 27

One of the ways that the Toledo Zoo provides excellent animal care is through its animal enrichment: objects and activities that encourage the animals to use their natural smarts to explore, make decisions and find food. On Saturday, Sept. 27, from ...

Posted By: Andi Norman | Category: Community Interest



Sep 16

Local Computer Company Vendor @ Veterans Networking Event

Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC will be one of the vendors at the Veterans Networking Event this Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the VA Clinic. It's located at 1200 S. Detroit Ave in Toledo, OH on the 2nd Floor Meeting ...

Posted By: Amber S. Hawkins | Category: Community Interest



Sep 15

Owens Offers Backpacks and School Supplies to Area Children

Owens Community College’s Alumni Association in collaboration with Books-A-Million Inc., nine Directions Credit Union branches, two Great Lakes Credit Union branches and five Genoa Bank branches are brightening many children’s lives ...

Posted By: Jared C. Meade | Category: Community Interest



Sep 12

Gift From Katy Perry To Veterans Matter to House 22 Vets

TOLEDO, OH – Thanks to the philanthropy of Katy Perry twenty-two homeless veterans in Michigan and Texas will soon cross the threshold into permanent housing. She’s a supporter of Veterans Matter, a growing national program that works ...

Posted By: Ken | Category: Community Interest



Sep 09

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC GERMAN PORK DINNER

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich. is having a German Pork Dinner on Saturday October 4, 2014 from 4:30 pm -7:00 pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy a great meal and some great fellowship. Price is $8.50 for adults and ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Sep 09

Voter Information Forum set for Kent Branch Library

The Kent Branch Library and the Art Tatum African American Resource Center (aka The Tatum Center) are hosting an important FREE voter information forum titled Turn Up! Turn Out!, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23 at the Kent Branch, ...

Posted By: Rhonda Sewell | Category: Community Interest



Sep 09

National Museum of the Great Lakes Announces Discovery

The National Museum of the Great Lakes announces the discovery of the rare dagger-board schooner, Three Brothers, found in deep water off Oswego, New York by its volunteer team of Jim Kennard, Roger Pawlowski and Roland Stevens. The schooner was ...

Posted By: Christopher Gillcrist | Category: Community Interest



Sep 05

Toledo SOUP Now Accepting Proposals

Toledo SOUP, a crowd-funding opportunity for community members, is now accepting proposals for business ideas and projects. Proposals can be submitted via the Toledo SOUP website at www.toledosoup.com, and will remain open until October 1, 2014. If ...

Posted By: Toledo Soup | Category: Community Interest



Sep 04

Perrysburg Club to host Regional Democratic Event

Perrysburg Area Democratic Club, which serves Northern Wood County, is expanding its efforts to connect with progressive households. As part of this effort, it has announced the First Annual Dems Dinner ~ Fun and Fellowship for Democrats in ...

Posted By: Rachel Johnson | Category: Community Interest



Sep 02

September 7 Open House Set for Perrysburg Home

Real estate agent, Kam Warner, announces an open house Sunday, September 7 from 3-5 pm for a single-family home located at 1835 Whispering Way in Perrysburg, OH. Located in the Horseshoe Bend development, the home was built in 2002 and is 1,788 ...

Posted By: Kam Warner | Category: Community Interest



Aug 29

Lourdes to host annual Celebrity Wait Night

Area CEOs moonlight as waiters to benefit Lourdes scholarship fund University’s 3rd annual Celebrity Wait Night to take place in September at Real Seafood Those who have dreamed of being waited on by their boss now have the opportunity at ...

Posted By: Heather M. Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 29

Petition for UT to Cancel Karl Rove Lecture in Toledo

TOLEDO, OH -- The University of Toledo Honors Lecture Series is scheduled to host Karl Rove on September 15. A petition is circulating Toledo for the university to call off the lecture due to: 1. Rove's controversial political history that has ...

Posted By: UT Alumn | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

Zion Lutheran Church Rally Day Celebration

Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Michigan is having a Rally Day celebration on (September 7, 2014) between 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm. All are welcome to come for fellowship and enjoy Chicken and Pulled Pork with sides. There will be ...

Posted By: Norman Gregory | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

September 7 Open House Set for Perrysburg Home

Real estate agent, Kam Warner, announced today an open house Sunday, September 7 from 3-5 pm for a single-family home located at 1835 Whispering Way in Perrysburg, OH. Located in the Horseshoe Bend development, the home was built in 2002 and is ...

Posted By: Kam Warner | Category: Community Interest



Aug 26

Community Garage Sale

Fairgreen Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Community Garage Sale on Saturday Sept 6,2014 from 9:00-4:00 Reserve YOUR spot on the church grounds at 3220 Laskey Rd. in west Toledo Then gather up your sale items ,tables and chairs and set-up ...

Posted By: Linda Hoover | Category: Community Interest



Aug 19

49th Annual German-American Festival: Fun Galore!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Timothy Pecsenye Festival Chairman 419-356-9790 [email protected] 49th Annual German-American Festival: Fun Galore! TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2014—The beer is chilling, the brats are ...

Posted By: Emily Loss | Category: Community Interest



Aug 19

Lourdes University choirs inviting new members

Lourdes University choirs invites new vocalists to join this year Open to community singers with rehearsals beginning late August This fall, the Lourdes University choral program, under the direction of Karen T. Biscay, is celebrating its 31st ...

Posted By: Heather Hoffman | Category: Community Interest



Aug 18

Free Government Cell Phone

Free Government Cell Phone given out. Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17th at the Hungarian Festival on Consaul street. 12 noon until 8 PM. Please have a Government Photo ID and One of the following: Food Stamp Card, Medicaid Insurance card, PIP ...

Posted By: Michael Dyson | Category: Community Interest



Aug 18

Toledo based nonprofit shares stories from home and abroad

Radical Love Inc is an emerging Toledo nonprofit. They've officially taken 6 teams of Toledo young adults (55 individuals total) on international development trips in western Mexico. The nonprofit focuses on community development, both locally in ...

Posted By: Justin Burdine | Category: Community Interest



Aug 14

Behavioral Connections Continues BC Talks Events

Bowling Green, Ohio (August 12, 2014) – Behavioral Connections of Wood County recently launched BC Talks, a bi-weekly event aimed at bringing awareness to residents of Wood County and surrounding areas about Behavioral Connections. The ...

Posted By: Sonya Quinn | Category: Community Interest